Vocal Coach reacts to Alice in Chains (Layne Staley) Love, Hate, Love (Live)

[@BethRoars]

Hello Everyone! I have started a second channel called "Roar!" where I take on challenges and push myself out of my comfort zone. You can check it out here: kzbin.info

[@matthewmurphy5425]

Beth you have to do more layne, try wake up next plz

[@gandalfthesober5502]

@@matthewmurphy5425 Yesca. Mad Season. Well played. 🤘😁

[@shaunkellison1761]

Hi everybody, just wanted to remind everybody that if you were to go up to Alice in chains in the early 90s and tell them that they needed to represent our government by telling their fans to wear masks and be vaccinated in order to come to one of their shows, they would murder you. Not just a mosh pit beat down until you’re unconscious murder… I’m talking Game of Thrones style murder you. All for being an idiot.

[@criskatan]

@@shaunkellison1761 Are you sure about that? Dave Grohl is pushing the whole fakodemic scam. Telling people to get vaxxed in order to come to the shows. These people continually out themselves. He was, most likely, an intel asset all along.

[@shaunkellison1761]

@@criskatan Dave Grohl was the sober one from Nirvana… Yes I’m sure about that

[@johnatanramos8143]

Layne: "this song is about pain" Any song of alice in chains starts*

[@nonameman7114]

No kidding lmao there’s a meme post on the Alice In Chains reddit that said something similar

[@lannyordoyne7512]

Yesssssss

[@karla2447]

Hahahahha so true

[@christiansimpson471]

Lol

[@robboxify]

perfectly put sir

[@briangregory6303]

Jerry Cantrell said the first time he heard Layne sing, he could feel the power of Layne's voice in his chest. He knew he had to be in a band with that guy.

[@briangregory6303]

@@Vergoso_42 That's pretty homophobic.

[@mintd8365]

@@Vergoso_42 So, to feel the power of a great singer's voice is quite gay, amiright? I guess that makes me mother-fucking Anderson Cooper. 🤫

[@andressacoelho1881]

@@Vergoso_42 what kind of idiot are you

[@skeeterskeet4093]

What the hell is gay about hearing the obvious power in a singers voice. Yeah, I’d say you’re in the same boat as Anderson Cooper.

[@tpp5151]

The guys from Screaming Trees (great band) said his organic voice was louder than the speakers they were using

[@Fury165]

"You can't put your pain in a box" No, but you can put the man in the box.

[@j_freed]

So naughty, fuck the pain away!

[@seanwalsh72]

I see what you did there....

[@vintz3327]

Genius

[@jcedars4784]

WOOOOOOO!!!!!!!

[@bobbychao1097]

You can put it in a Heart shaped box

[@bulerias1281]

Lmao. "I wish he had a more happy song to sing" It just wouldn't be Alice in Chains if he did.

[@CATELlegend1]

it would be alice in flowers

[@zukzuk5568]

depressing but true

[@ferriswill4929]

Mora Africano Camilo Andres I mean that’s just because they’re pretty awful bands lol. Pearl Jam wrote some songs that aren’t totally soul crushing that are really great.

[@connerwarden1480]

That’s Seattle Grunge for ya. Strong emotion and powerful.

[@Skunky14]

Is she not familiar with AIC..? Stick to spice girls or cardi B if you want vapid shit..

[@bgwc713]

I love Layne's voice. He is so raw and so emotional when he sang. His voice will take you to a dark place because that's where he was. It truly is amazing.

[@seelenwinter6662]

and love is sad or at the end a dark place... love was made from the devil, that is for sure...!

[@sgy2dpe]

In my opinion, he was, is, and always will be the best voice I've ever heard. Dude could touch parts of your soul you didn't know existed. Thank you for checking him out.

[@anonymouslegion4928]

Chris Strickland I strongly agree best I heard ever

[@jasontheryan]

There will never be another. 😞

[@wingracer1614]

For me he is second best. The best is when he and Jerry sing together. Just magical.

[@alisonbudag5551]

I'm a big fan of Eddie and Chris. In my life I happened to know their stuff more, but I can't leave without saying you have a point. For me, all of them reached the deepest in my soul.

[@benf6822]

The pain that came through was just like no other. Forever my favourite.

[@bozygrzmot]

-a healthy version of him -next song is about pain

[@arkhamparadise1319]

Juan Eff I stay away from making such jokes

[@Oborowatabinostk]

What the hell have I... just read.

[@joaocolaco1498]

The internet is just full of Rotten Apples...

[@eddievedderisbedder]

Man, you guys really Grind these puns out. It Would be great if I could think of some...could you guys help me? Cant force yall to tho..it's Your Decision..

[@theMenace985]

Ya know im just going to try and Brush Away all these bad puns from my memory.

[@nathanvarnis1329]

I love how unsettled yet blown away she is by his voice. Layne knew how to project his emotions through his voice. One of the greatest vocalists in my opinion.

[@ali965]

THE greatest vocalist. no one comes close

[@ohwellwhateverr]

Ali Sulaiman He’s absolutely my favourite vocalist, but I’d argue that Chris Cornell did come close. And this might sound like a weird comparison, but I get a lot of Layne vibes from Sia. Very powerful chest voices, big range, and smacked full of emotion. Which makes sense because they have quite similar life stories, both being addicts whose partners died tragically young.

[@brendancarter3453]

I’ve been saying “one of the greatest” for years now when talking about Layne. Now I say “the greatest of all time” and I will not change my mind.

[@adavison335]

Absolutely, the greatest! I don't hear his voice, I feel it...right to my core! He's so damn good! He had the voice many others tried to replicate, but just couldn't!

[@neonknight-1522]

@@ali965 how can you say that????? Have you heard all singers that have existed?

[@djhughes6406]

I love when bands can sound even better in concert than their albums.

[@natedoan5070]

That's something I always loved about AiC, Layne sounded just as perfect live. I'm a die-hard Metallica fan, but James sounds like crap live.

[@matteoscanta4860]

Nathan Doan maybe now he does, in his prime he was great

[@adavison335]

Sign of real talent!!! No need for machines and other shit to perfect their voices or the sound....I have been to probably 500 concerts, maybe more, and I've never heard anyone sound almost better live than they do on the album track! Not just Laynes singing either...the instrumentals are tight and everything is just perfect!! Rare and hard to find anymore!

[@davidnickerson9396]

@@adavison335 especially rare to finds in music these days but many of the bands from the 90s were so talented and brought something new and amazing to their live performances.

[@adavison335]

@@davidnickerson9396 Totally agree! I miss those days so much and the shows! It's soooo not the same and I have found no one current that holds a candle to what we got from the 90s!!!

[@OilRacki]

Wife walks in room: "Are you tearing up?.... what are you watching? .. oh for fucks sakes. haha" I can't help it.. I loved this band.. still do. I miss Staley and his amazing vocals, and I can't get enough of watching people react to his amazing technical vocal skills (without sounding technical, as all these vocal coaches say).

[@zinga79]

Exactly same thing just happened to me mate, not sure if its just missing him or the 90s in general or watching people react to this epicness but it does bring a tear to ones eye...

[@oceanmachina8953]

Great song choice! Layne was an insane vocalist

[@stephenloflin9984]

I had recommended it.

[@turnstylee]

Stephen Loflin good on you!

[@manuelluispereira1139]

Too bad drugs took over his life. What a waste of talent.

[@stephenloflin9984]

Turnstylee that concert at The Moore was incredible. A healthy Layne on top of his game. Mike Starr was still around. RIP to them both.

[@seelenwinter6662]

and love, hate, love is a feeling of nearly everybody between 14 and 40... so he has singing this for so much humans in that age and all of them can feel that pain physically too...

[@tolget4684]

I'm wiping tears off my face, I miss you Layne. You were one of a kind.

[@billymadison6297]

Fkin right he was. Chills to another level.

[@daBEAGLE1017]

And don't forget to give Mike his RIP also, he deserves all of it.

[@JoeWhittakerNutritionist]

he was a great singer

[@merlinevseichik9479]

Layne and Chris, Godfathers of a generation, and leaders of a movement. They are both greatly missed.

[@jbrewer8941]

Anybody else on the edge of your seat waiting for the end tag and breakdown?!?.... my goodness what tone that man had... I honestly felt like I had lost a close buddy when the news came out.... I went almost 2 years and couldn’t even listen to them, wear the merch, or anything.... thankful I got past that, because it seems like now Layne’s voice and lyrics, unfortunately, hits even harder.... Don’t Follow to this day is one of my fave tracks.... Unplugged still makes me uneasy knowing it wouldn’t be that much longer... RIP Legend!!

[@redsixxrevolution6676]

I’m a simple man, I see Layne Staley, I press like. You must listen to River of Deceit by Mad Season (Layne Side Project)

[@natedoan5070]

Haven't heard that in forever

[@FuckGoogle2]

Long Gone Day is best song on the Above album.

[@jimgraven3619]

The footage of Love Hate Love was from like '92 maybe. It's called "Alice In Chains live at the Moore in Seattle. It's in black and white which is cool, and the entire show is awesome! Layne sings his ass off! Its excellent and I highly recommend it! He sings ass off! Great footage!

[@jimgraven3619]

@@FuckGoogle2Mad Season also did a show at the Móore!

[@jimgraven3619]

@@FuckGoogle2 GREAT fucking album!!!!!

[@Mollys-lips]

Layne Staley's mother describes his voice as "marshmallows with razor blades"- I'd say that's a pretty good description. (What a sexy voice my Gawd)🎙🕯👑🎸

[@RockChalk263]

I'd describe it as velvet studded with razor blades. There's nothing marshmallow-ly about his voice in my opinion.

[@JinxMarie1985]

Hes also so gorgeous

[@TheStepmonkey]

IKR, his voice is perfection💗

[@1999sjc]

I can see you get visibly sad while listening to his voice. And I love it, cause that's exactly what he was portraying while singing

[@faiclift]

Yeah, right at 12:05. I noticed that too.

[@Moon-wc5wy]

I cry every time I listen to him for awhile. He triggers emotion in me like no other singer ever has. He was something special. Otherworldly.

[@jonathanlundquist5845]

"In some ways I wish he had...a happier song to sing." Beth, you are too pure for this world. XD

[@mornbar1]

Definitely. @ 10:30 she's really feeling it. Realizing that marvelous talent is already gone from the world. We know it hurts, Beth. But to not feel something when you hear Layne belting it out would be even worse.

[@mcleb84]

Listen to Mad Season and his pre AIC rarities. Layne was a big Prince fan. If you listen closely, you can hear Blues and the slight influences of Prince. In conclusion, people should admit him and the band is simply original as it gets. AIC and Layne are what they are. There is no label needed. Labeling will destroy how amazing it is.

[@pooyanm9796]

Ok dark boy

[@m3mefeo_]

Beth: I wish I can hear a more healthy and happier Layne Layne: This next song is about pain.

[@snuffleupagus3884]

The “bendy”, distorted style of both Layne’s vocals, as well as Jerry’s guitar work, is what always draws me in. It’s an almost hypnotizing, addicting sound. The mix of honesty, darkness and sadness, presented on such a sluggish, yet beautiful platform is just amazing to me. Alice with Layne has no equal. Thanks, Beth.

[@headlesnorseman701]

JF B Jerry is a good singer in his own right too. He has a cool voice

[@tjl8884]

@@headlesnorseman701 Jerry is the perfect harmony to layne. I don't like jerry on his own with the new stuff.. These guys back then were just sloppy raw and perfect when mixed together with one another musically.. Its like watching a unicorn fly.. Rare.. I don't think we will see talent like this come together again in our lifetimes..Those guys complimented each other in ways indescribable.

[@marcalmachado4686]

@@tjl8884 Perfect. I really wanted to see "Down ina Hole" in this channel, because in that music they have a great material for vocal coach analyse, singing together. But i love this one too.

[@snuffleupagus3884]

Headles Norseman I agree

[@randalweaver6150]

Well spoken! Alice with Layne is the bee's knees indeed, indubitably.

[@jimlustyk8459]

Beth: “..a healthy dose of him.” (smile) Layne: “This is about pain.” Beth: “Oh” (frown)

[@andybroberg7084]

Lol she is adorable

[@lilross88]

9:53 The transformation her face makes when Layne let’s it rip at that moment is a testament to how powerful his voice was. Totally caught her off guard.

[@user-nb4ef4kd9o]

Another vote for AiC's singles party "Junkhead" live reaction.

[@hankmoody287]

A Yes! He kills it!

[@Christian-vq8rd]

A great, heavy song. Mike Starr was high out of his mind in that performance.

[@brittanylee4591]

Yeahhhhhh😎😎😎

[@jimgraven3619]

My favorite AIC song! Followed by by What the Hell Have I!

[@theantonlulz]

No joke I was checking in daily when you would do another Alice In Chains song and you couldn't have picked a better song.

[@EuphoricDan]

legit the truth for me too lol

[@YuckFou502]

I searched for more just yesterday lol

[@akberry666]

After seeing Beth Roars do the AIC unplugged version of would, I was like, no no no it should have been the live version of AIC's Love hate love... and here we are :-)

[@jtough7499]

Or Long Gone Day!!

[@akberry666]

@Jacques Malan, yes. So much emotion in Down in a Hole, as with many others also, but it hits me hard every time I hear it, his singing in this one is incredibly moving ❤❤😎

[@oisinmachine1246]

Been over a decade now, and it's still hard for me to watch this... He was more than a junkie, and more than a singer, and frontman. He was a genuine nice human, stuck in a place he couldn't escape... Still saddens me all these years later, hard not to see him young and cleanish, and wonder what could've been. Miss ya brother

[@synyster8059]

Oisin Machine We were robbed of a lot of great music and talent.

[@Moon-wc5wy]

He was a pure soul.

[@TheTruth-pl3mk]

Beth Roars No complaints from me this time. This is one of the finest examples of how incredibly powerful Layne was, in his prime. It doesn't get much better. You touched upon something that is very true (at least for me), which is that his voice captured the pain that many were feeling. We could relate. I could write an essay on the impact that Alice In Chains have had on me, but will spare you all! RIP Layne Staley. He's missed everyday by many...

[@TheTruth-pl3mk]

@Derek Charette Yep, for sure. I got a lot of flak myself for the comment that she chose the wrong video. I never meant it as an insult to MTV Unplugged because I LOVE that concert! It was incredible, under the circumstances. I just knew that she could find better examples of Layne's vocal range. But also, I realize now that she's not personally choosing the videos, it's suggestions/requests from fans.

[@jademonolith]

“Looking forward to hearing a healthy version of him” Layne: “ this next song is about pain” Stayley trolling from the grave.

[@leonardomikaelalonsocastel3434]

hahaha great!

[@eboccia123]

Hahahaha! All songs are about pain!

[@Blueswailer]

That reaction from Beth is still gold. - This next song... Is about pain -....oh.

[@christianpage5569]

Beth says "It's like wading through mud" this is so accurate to AIC music, it is heavy, and sludge, and inviting for death to come to your door. Huge fan since man in the box hit MTV. RIP Layne

[@CalgaryDynastar]

One of his best range songs, review any AIC and I click instantly:) Love your channel and personality!

[@MrMichael51264]

Without his pain he probably wouldn't have resonated so much with so many.

[@melbshuffle2003]

dude he grew up in bellview

[@MrMichael51264]

@@melbshuffle2003 and? You don't think the demons that led to his ultimate demise didn't haunt his lyrics and tone?

[@melbshuffle2003]

@@MrMichael51264 you must have forgotten about diamond lie... lol

[@MrMichael51264]

No, the videos of them are hilarious. He was roommate with a couple guys from Second Coming for years. But the drugs got to him.

[@chopps75]

@@melbshuffle2003 I'm assuming that "Bellview" is a good area to live... but just because someone grows up outside of a gehtto doesn't mean they had a good life, even extremely rich people can have fucked up lives. Money doesn't negate trauma.

[@michaelknight8243]

Layne was the greatest vocalist of the 90's

[@demondrug7788]

And one of the best in the history

[@koolkitties8552]

Chris Cornell might have something to say about rhat

[@urbansanctuary4899]

💯💯🔥🔥

[@michaelknight8243]

Cornel was awesome, Layne was just more awesome

[@AllAboutLuhig]

For me there is a technical tie between Cobain and Layne, but Cornell was better than both

[@edmasterson4588]

bleed the freak was one of my first favorites

[@MetalmumZ]

OMG YES ❤❤

[@BraisInChains]

With aint like that and real thing.

[@xonikkiecal]

My fav was No Excuses when I was like 3 so it was my first ever fav

[@chadwickbentongates1917]

Yup. Bleed the freak. Probably my fav as well

[@bearworm]

Christoph same, that song is what got me addicted

[@justinsmyth3211]

I saw them in concert in 1996. They were spectacular! RIP Layne.

[@flyingardilla143]

Saw them in 1991 as an opener for Megadeth & Slayer, wish I payed more attention - was just waiting for the headliners

[@jtough7499]

I saw them in 92 opening for Ozzy...SPECTACULAR SHOW...saw them again in 2018...still a spectacular show but I miss Layne...wont give up new AiC but definitely miss Layne...

[@gauchesymbiote1039]

I saw them at the 3rd Lollapalooza. I think it was the 3rd. I was 17 years old. I think it was 93

[@jessehutchings]

Even up to his last show he was unbelievable

[@halfpace5259]

Layne was one of the best singers of all time, and the best singer of the grunge scene. Glad to see people still enjoying his voice.

[@jasonallen5318]

That's a tough call, I personally prefer Chris Cornell's distortion and range but Layne has more emotional weight behind his singing, also must give honorable mentions to Eddie Vedder and Scott Weiland, both fantastic vocalists.

[@1Dezar]

@@jasonallen5318 I agree. The sad thing is that of those 4 only 1 is still alive :(

[@ironangel667]

Not better than Chris Cornell

[@depth4676]

I think Chris is a better singer in a technical sense, probably the greatest rock singer of all time but Layne just had so much emotion in his voice. You can feel all the pain in every note and that's what makes him my all time favorite vocalist. Chris is a very close second though.

[@oldblood_eyes]

this performance always gives me the chills. Layne was easily the best singer out of all the grunge bands.

[@JoseCruz-dk3fi]

Him and Chris

[@MrRcw79]

I would love to hear your thoughts on anything Chris Cornell did. Soundgarden, Audioslave or solo, he was an amazing vocalist.

[@artificialred1471]

You ever check out Temple of the Dog I see you left that out of your Chris Cornell mentions

[@MrRcw79]

Good point. He's done so many colabs...

[@fluffylusgimpus]

So much good songs to pick from when his voice goes nuclear. Loud Love, Jesus Christ Pose, Say hello 2 heaven, Slaves and Bulldozers, etc.

[@Fandao19]

Agreed, EPIC is an understatement

[@louofm1]

Hunger strike, temple of the dog

[@heidiakapineapplel.f.9795]

He always made my heart flutter. Its so sad he's gone. RIP Layne!

[@LanguageOfTheMad]

Thanks for posting this. I've been a lifelong AIC fan and just hearing this again made me emotional. God I miss his talent...

[@daBEAGLE1017]

Same here, glad I seen them 5+ times since 1991 and I don't regret any time I saw them.

[@kelliannetayler9507]

Same!

[@staleypharmaceuticals2071]

Thank you for doing Love, Hate, Love. Layne will always be my favorite singer. His emotion and raw power were one of a kind. I miss him.

[@staleypharmaceuticals2071]

@crepez Well what have you got? I do hope you were quoting Alice In Chains.😉

[@staleypharmaceuticals2071]

@crepez Thank you for noticing that Staley Pharmaceuticals was a reference to AIC; Layne in particular. Now I have "Junkhead" stuck in my brain. A grand song to listen to anyway. 🖤

[@ProtusMose]

"You can't put it in a box." Did you do that on purpose? If so, that was beautiful.

[@kaoz247]

cuz he is the man in the box right?

[@jaymz1251]

@@kaoz247 yeah, buried in his shit..

[@giggetygoo9823]

@@jaymz1251 😃

[@Antonio28884]

I just got that reference 🤔❤️

[@Jjjj35228]

Jesus christ

[@davidyates8880]

Beth, have a listen to River of Deceit by Mad Season, which Layne sang on.

[@NDeemer77]

Was just about to make the same suggestion. Some of his best work, imo.

[@Manchasbedolla]

ND77 Yes, please!

[@gollumandeowyn]

Chris Cornell's cover of that is on the Patreon request list.

[@merekfield7640]

That or Wake Up

[@esakamala6991]

@@gollumandeowyn But it's still not Layne's version, even though Chris was very great too.

[@matthewmurphy5425]

Still one of the best vocal performances ever can’t tell me nothing

[@sandrodepaula6655]

" A vocal coach reacting to Layne is like a priest reacting to god's work" (Jack Mama)

[@felyciti]

This song still gives me goosebumps. Such incredible power!

[@vanphoenix676]

That`s the proper way to react to Layne - disturbed, in awe and a bit heart broken

[@whitelightning2077]

David draiman approves this statement.

[@vanphoenix676]

@@whitelightning2077 it took me a minute and it was one minute too long.

[@Flintknappingadventures]

A bit?

[@stalkstalk9111]

sang like an angry angel. . . . I hope now he is at peace. - Tom Morello

[@hoptoit5910]

I absolutely *adore* Laynes voice. It has such a unique quality and i loved that his sound was what he felt not what others expected he should do, should sound like etc. Exactly how you described it from 12:38

[@Gforceracing20]

"Tortured soul" That is what enabled him to bring so much emotion to his songs.

[@islesfan24]

Layne and AIC one of the best bands from our generation. For anyone that grew up in the 90’s, we were blessed to grow up with these bands

[@Sussypx9798yt]

islesfan24 amen!! 🤘🏻

[@ohwellwhateverr]

I was only born in '97 but the early 90s feels like my spiritual home. Such incredible music and there's just something very special about that era.

[@Sussypx9798yt]

Agreed! I was born in ‘79 so I was teen in the 90’s. The music was simply amazing!

[@richardkey4289]

Yeah, at the time, so much great music being created , ya kind of lose perspective of how special it was (is); so much fresh good stuff at once, it takes time & distance to really understand how fortunate we were (are) to have this music

[@Sussypx9798yt]

Richard Key thank God we still have it today! I can’t stand today’s music!

[@laynevan361]

The thing she says at the end about his journey... Layne's singing is amazing, but knowing his background and history makes them pierce into deepest layers of your soul and emotions.

[@Anodynum]

Maynard and Layne are my two all time favourite vocalists. Thanks for reacting to them!

[@mjk8856]

Has she done Maynard?

[@bgrossman]

@@mjk8856 She's done Sober at least.

[@milowerx2010]

I really love the way you break down both the technical side and respect the emotional aspects of Lane's vocal style. I ran barricade lines on probably of their shows. They were amazing live. He had his demons and it totally flowed through his vocals. It was painful to see him self-destruct. Grung had a lot of that.

[@SuzeQuze]

He was the best singer, truly. RIP Layne. You listen so well, Beth. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and feelings about his vocals. I like learning what his vocals are doing technically. I've always been in awe of his talent and your explanations of him coming up from the flat end of the note and opening up for high notes, etc. are so interesting!

[@SuzeQuze]

Nutshell is probably my favorite song of his. kzbin.info/www/bejne/nZDMmYuijLB2bck

[@NCWoodlandRoamer]

You should do Bleed the Freak from this same concert!!

[@alisonhell5993]

Agreed!!!!

[@diegoleiva2841]

x3

[@stepheng887]

Is the music video for that song the actual Live audio? Or just the video?

[@NCWoodlandRoamer]

@@stepheng887 I believe it's the actual audio but I'm not sure.

[@sk8erhardy]

100% agree!! But the live videos of bleed the freak from this gig, have the swearing in the middle censored. Which totally fucks up the the notes he does after the solo!! Shame

[@hulkslayer626]

10:39 the power of Layne's commanding voice stays her hand from pausing the video 🤩

[@CrawlingQueenSnake]

Hulk Slayer lol

[@jeffhorton2843]

One of the best soulful vocalist ever. Period.

[@stefanwentink3963]

Hey Beth! You, being a vocal coach, not just focussing on “technique” but recognizing the feelings and emotions of songs and artists like AIC/LS, makes me appreciate you and your channel. Layne was a hero to me as a child who had nothing, and he still is the same hero to me as an adult who has everything. (English is not my first language, sorry)

[@taylorwyatt333]

fan fucking tastic analysis, it was a breath of fresh air to hear the late great Layne Staley spoken about the way I try to describe him, operative work try, truly phenomenal analysis

[@scottwagner2303]

Not just his life. Bass player's, as well. RIP Layne and Mike

[@1amieosia]

Mike was supposedly the last person to see him, and it ended sadly. Layne said "don't go, not like this" and Mike went. They were fighting about Layne needing to go to the hospital.

[@floating-in]

The mix of his vocals with Cantrell's grinding riffs - absolutely sublime. Excellent choice 👍

[@puffybobs]

Yes. So many people make AIC all about Layne. TO me Jerry is Alice in Chains. His solo stuff like Bargain basement Howard Hughes is just powerful and angry. Jerry might not be as technical of a singer but as a song writer and guitarist there are few that rival to me.

[@DR-ZBrian]

Grudge had some of the most amazing vocalist IMO. Listen to Audioslave or Soundgarden. Chris Cornell was amazing.

[@gabesmith8516]

Wouldn’t call audioslave grunge, but I’d love to see her react to Shadow on The Sun is she does give em a try

[@dungman7066]

Since she tends to stick with live versions, I definitely wouldn't recommend almost anything from Audioslave tours (at least initially, as an introduction/ showcase of his abilities and style) considering how shot his voice was during that period.

[@sarahmonk8273]

Or, State of Love and Trust- Pearl Jam Unplugged!!

[@PereVale]

I've always felt that a characteristic of grunge is to have amazing vocalists: Layne, Eddie, Chris, Kurt, etc. are amazing!

[@sergioponce1317]

@@PereVale Layne can wipe his ass with all grunge singers. He comes from the metal world and you can note the Halford, John Bush, Ozzy influence all over.

[@97bronx]

Layne Staley , tortured soul with the haunting voice.

[@FourPawsInTheGrave]

Layne Staley's entire career was built around dissonant chords.

[@KingKoopa1]

That and the heroin...

[@nickskaggs3169]

Well said ! Definitely so !

[@nickskaggs3169]

Ummm Layne is one of the best , period ! God rest his twisted soul .. You my dear are absolutely beautiful! On top of that you definitely know your stuff and it makes you even more attractive! Rant concluded , that it all !

[@brandtmouton8308]

Everyone has an idea as to what made him great. Was it drugs? (of course not). Was it training? (Probably not so much). His pain obviously drove the bus but I believe it's just a once in a lifetime talents that is unmatched. Sad ending to a beautiful person!

[@mavericktheace]

This really opened my eyes (or ears?) to how our psyche's come out in our art whether or not we intend it to. Layne had such power and natural talent but how you described his flat notes and lethargy and almost avoiding accurate pitch absolutely resembled the self-doubt and sabotage of how he lived. So much beauty and skill but ultimately tainted. Still love that man and I miss what he brought to this world.

[@DM-il1hf]

Centre Demon I knew Layne and you’re 100% correct. Never forgot though that he had an incredible sense of humor as well. He could have easily written observational comedy for Larry David & Jerry Seinfeld. Take care Demon 💜

[@mavericktheace]

@@DM-il1hf Thank you for your reply, Chris. I have heard that he had a great sense of humor and that he was a generally kind and caring person as well. You take care as well, friend!

[@marissac870]

Chris Roeder if only. Man that would've been great. I would watch that. But I think he was very much over Hollywood in every way which is real

[@thanos619]

You have to listen to anything with Chris Cornell to continue your journey into the grunge genre. Chris Cornell was the lead singer of Soundgarden and Audioslave. His voice just like Layne's is so unmistakably iconic. Love your videos. I click anytime I see a new one come up.

[@homefront3162]

yep

[@greganthony804]

Ive always loved Layne's vocals but you breaking it down helps me to understand exactly why I like them.

[@michaelblaine6494]

Layne was a gift to the world of music,he’s part of an elite group of phenomenal singers from this time

[@theseattlegreen1871]

Some people are just born to sing and Layne was one of those people.

[@jimgraven3619]

Think about how many other vocalist have tried to imulate him!

[@Moon-wc5wy]

He was so special. A gift to the world.

[@cydrych]

Thank you for doing this. It has deep meaning for me.

[@Sussypx9798yt]

Layne can make me feel things no other artist can. I can’t tell you how many hard times Layne’s music has gotten me through. He lived it, he gets it. If you haven’t done so already, I love to see a reaction to Layne’s other band, Mad Season Wake Up or River of Deceit.

[@karaxx9751]

Same here girl!!! You are not alone

[@vic20adamant2]

Nobody sings like Layne Staley. Hope you listen to more of his work regardless of reacting to it for us. He really was amazing

[@luxtobeyou]

Wading through mud with sharp painful peaks in between is a perfect way of describing his voice, you hit the nail on the head there. He draws his words out in such a distinct, sludgy way, but when he reaches those higher octaves you can feel the emotions he's pouring into them so much. One the reasons Alice in Chains is one of my favorite bands. The instruments compliment his way of singing in such an awesome way.

[@kittenblossom2794]

Brilliant heartfelt analysis. Layne was one in a million. His ability to hit the emotional tones that resonate with the feelings you didn't even know you had. You connect with Alice in Chains on a completely different level.

[@danbuter]

Finally! Loved your reaction, as always.

[@seanyounce6956]

Pearl Jam- Black (unplugged) We wont stop requesting it, Beth. Please react to it.

[@patrickbeaudette9759]

He was an amazing vocalist, thank for this reaction. So sad that he's gone so soon. :(

[@kalikaaaaa]

Amazing choice, Layne is definitely the voice of Grunge for me, more than any others. His power was unique. May I suggest you to check out Mister Mike Patton? Another genius.

[@vitorkaique5782]

You are thinking with your heart to claim Layne for issues and not with your head. In terms of vocal technique, Cornell reached 6-8 octaves and he could climb 4 feet in only one song like Beyond The Weel he was one of the greatest singers in terms of vocal technique, outside that his voice is a factor of the junction of 4 dimensions: range, power, volume and depth. His vocals were so amazing that even women who have an ease in reaching the tones, had difficulty checking out the tribute they did to him. Cornell was blessed by the universe, his voice is one of the most powerful that exists and this is undeniable in terms of talent as a vocalist.

[@squishyk3076]

You're still the best "coach" I've seen on KZbin talking about Layne. Thank you. It's always beautiful how you talk about his "dis-ease" of being and how he makes you feel, hand in hand with him on the stage.

[@mariolemon7674]

Amazing video Beth, been waiting on this. Sadly, there will never be another Layne.

[@edwhitmore4107]

Layne was the G.O.A.T.i still listen to old AIC.

[@abadabamcyadadya7896]

Yeah. I didn't even know they kept playing on after his death, until a couple weeks ago when an acquaintance said they were going to see them live. Have you heard Mad Season, though? Bit different, but still extremely pleasing.

[@DanteLikesRock]

I only listen to old AIC

[@jtough7499]

I listen to old and new AiC. They were on hiatus from 96 to 2009. They played a few shows with William but nothing concrete until 2009. Now 3 albums later and they are still as strong MUSICALLY as ever. Definitely a step down vocally because, well, you cant replace Layne....but it's still great music and they still sound like AiC.

[@camelsmokes1892]

YOU FINALLY DID IT!

[@mariek130]

Goosebumps every time I hear this song...

[@rmk6444]

I’m so happy a vocal coach finally reviewed an amazing performance by Layne and AIC. Your reaction to his voice the whole video is awesome, yes, he really is that good. 💕RIP LS✨

[@diogocosta238]

It's time for you to be introduced to a Mr. Mike Patton

[@sarafisher5502]

I was just thinking the same thing!

[@dmphax]

Patton is pure genius!

[@demondrug7788]

Agreed

[@grundgemaster]

Omg yes

[@stenchbumpofficial]

She should check out "This Guy's In Love With You" 🖤

[@call-me-dezz]

Please react to Junkhead live 1992 MTV. He shows so much emotion in that one. Thanks!

[@alexgreen1602]

Yesssssss!

[@paynecast9935]

Alex Green a thousand likes

[@hankmoody287]

My favorite!!!

[@shelbychilds359]

One of his best performances I think.

[@coryunferferth1767]

I love that singles release party version...from laynes vocals to starrs heavy bass. Totally kickass performance.

[@jodjam]

Imagine doing this every night, his voice is/was insane. You can hear and feel his pain in this. My favourite AIC song.

[@nathanieltheanimal9450]

Don't know if you have but I recommend a breakdown of "I stay away" by AiC it's got a much brighter mood but during the bridge it gets super grungy, and then back to uplifting and phenomenal vocals.

[@onepunchflan3071]

I agree such a beautiful song. Iiiiiiiiiiii sssssttaaaaaaaayy awwaaaaaeeeeeyyyyy

[@wendyb5528]

Thank you for doing your reactions and input on Alice in Chains and mostly the incredible human being, the late Layne Staley. He was a man with a huge talent yet he seemed to be a humble down to earth man. His voice was so powerful with every song he did. Even on the Unplugged concert he still kicked some serious butt. I would love to have seen where he would go if he was still with us. I wonder if his voice would still be as strong. I hope it would have been. I read somewhere that his voice was so incredibly POWERFUL that if you were super close to the stage where he was you could hear his voice over top of the amps and speakers. What I mean is that you could here his voice coming from his body. I hope I am making sense to this. The speakers are so incredibly loud at concerts so to hear his voice over the speakers must have been earth shattering and one hell of an experience. I wish I had the blessing to be able to see these super talented men do their thing.

[@Dolfan5413]

Beth, have a listen to River of Deceit by Mad Season, which Layne sang on......adding again

[@IroquoisPliskin86]

Great song.

[@intotheblue96]

Yes!!!!

[@jacobbear5971]

Dolfan5413 long gone day too bro! Shit ducking tremendous!!!

[@elizabethgaib6496]

Amazing song.

[@workfromhome2315]

Layne and jerry did the best when singing together!! Like Rooster

[@KyleS.1987]

Their vocal harmonies are so unique and beautiful. Nothing else sounds like that.

[@JungleScene]

@@KyleS.1987 agreed. I love no excuses, sea of sorrow, and over now for their harmonies.

[@Sinoops]

@@JungleScene Over now and rotten apple have some crazy harmonies.

[@sunflowersocialclub4582]

Thanks for doing this song. Fucking legendary performance.

[@sealtite87]

Goosebumps when Layne puts power behind his voice. Unreal singer

[@jessehutchings]

Once again I'm commenting to say this is my favorite live performance of any song

[@mfnd502]

Letharigic wading through mud feeling... That's Lane, that's A.I.C., that's Grunge, that's heroin.

[@Rotttman]

Lane? Come on

[@mfnd502]

@@Rotttmanthat was a complement.

[@Rotttman]

@@mfnd502 spell his name right! It's Layne not a damn driveway!

[@mfnd502]

Heroine.

[@jaypadlo7284]

Amen dude

[@scorpiodelirium]

You should check out Chris Cornell from Soundgarden. He was an amazing vocalist.

[@HarlesBently]

Or his audioslave stuff. Or temple of a dogg where there is a few greats including Cornell.

[@TaeSikCha]

Chris was one of the most amazing song writers in my opinion, I Love sound garden, audioslave, and temple of the dog as well as his solo stuff, but I’ll never think he was a good vocalist 😂

[@kakashihatake6176]

Eddie vedder Layne staley Now we just need kurt cobain chris cornell and scott weiland

[@marcusviniciusmagalhaesdea3779]

Only one alive. Too sad

[@christianpage5569]

You forgot Mark Lanegan, nearly anything from his catalog from Screaming Trees and solo work, to Queens of the Stone Age, and collaborations with Isobel Campbell will do.

[@maya-wr4yr]

Don’t forget Maynard James Keenan!

[@katrinasanchezandino1778]

Chester Lincoln park

[@kusinuija2548]

and Shannon Hoon

[@scottsharp3356]

His Mom noticed his abilities and got him singing in church, she also sent him to a vocal coach, taught him how to breath, so he never burned his voice like Vedder, Weiland, Cobain etc. notice this rarely happens with English singers, they learn early.

[@Meeskait1992]

Good mom

[@conquestenterprises5540]

Everything he sings and how he sings it is completely deliberate lady!!

[@hade666_01]

I love your reaction to this song, you actually got it and by the end looked like you were getting ready to tear up if you weren't already. you've become my fav react channel

[@mbruesch49]

I don't believe Layne ever had a "happier song to sing". RIP Layne, your demons eventually got you but your legacy is forever brother.

[@JayPypeVox]

Very well said, dude! I still miss his voice. AIC isn't the same without Layne.

[@gagsmatharoo5184]

Queen of the rodeo? 😏

[@artvandelay2111]

I think from the expression on your face at 10:24....Laynes message is really making itself felt.

[@spaghettisploitation1029]

Best breakdown of Layne and this song BY FAR on KZbin... Thank you.